"Last" Example Sentences
1. The movie lasted for over three hours.
2. His patience lasted only a short time before he snapped.
3. The party lasted late into the night.
4. The last final exam is on Friday.
5. The bus ride lasted about two hours.
6. The meeting lasted much longer than expected.
7. The lecture lasted from 9am until 11am.
8. The effects of the medicine will last for about 6 hours.
9. The performance lasted for exactly one hour.
10. The vacation lasted two weeks.
11. The traffic delay lasted at least 30 minutes.
12. The pain lasted for several days before finally going away.
13. Our friendship has lasted for over twenty years.
14. The rainstorm lasted only a short time.
15. The book lasted me the entire summer.
16. The celebration lasted all day and into the night.
17. The last client will see the doctor at 5pm.
18. The food still tasted great after sitting out all day.
19. The concert lasted almost three hours.
20. My laptop battery only lasts about 3 hours now.
21. The engine oil is supposed to last around 5,000 miles.
22. Their happiness only seemed to last for a short while.
23. The medicine should last me through the end of next week.
24. The food in the fridge will probably still last for another day.
25. The effects of the drug only lasted a few hours.
26. The winter break will last two and a half weeks.
27. That shirt style lasted for a few seasons before going out of fashion.
28. The lightbulbs in those fixtures seem to never last very long.
29. The memory of that experience will probably last forever.
30. The batteries in my remote control seem to never last very long.
31. Their generous donation will help the charity last for many years.
32. My computer at work seems to never last more than 2 or 3 years.
33. The freshness of these strawberries probably won't last through the week.
34. Peace on Earth seems so fleeting, never lasting for very long.
35. My exercise enthusiasm usually only seems to last for a few weeks.
36. The celebration of their wedding anniversary will probably last all weekend.
37. The effectiveness of that diet plan never seems to last for very long.
38. The last text I received from her was over a week ago.
39. The train ride from New York to Boston usually lasts around 4 hours.
40. The argument between them last all night and into the morning.
41. The ski trip that my friends went on last year seemed like so much fun.
42. His good mood usually never seems to last for very long.
43. The cold front that brought snow is expected to last through the weekend.
44. The last gift I received from my parents was for my birthday last month.
45. The flavor from those breath mints never seems to last very long.
46. The popularity of that musical artist doesn't seem like it will last very long.
47. My mattress finally needs to be replaced because it just doesn't last like it used to.
48. The effectiveness of that treatment plan is not expected to last for very long.
49. The effects of that pain reliever never really seem to last very long for me.
50. Their engagement lasted for almost two years before the actual wedding day.
51. The friendship between those two co-workers just did not seem like it would last.
52. The products and devices these days just do not seem to be made to last like they used to be.
53. The warranty on my phone only lasts for one year.
54. The happiness that money brings often does not seem to last for very long.
55. His successful small business seemed poised for long term success and to last for many years.
56. The fresh flowers in that arrangement probably won't last past the end of the week.
57. That bag of rice in my pantry probably still has years left before it goes bad and no longer lasts.
58. The glow from those Christmas lights still looks beautiful even though they are getting old and probably won't last much longer.
59. The effectiveness of her workout regimen never seems to last for very long before she gives up.
60. The last thing I did before coming inside was watering my garden.
Common Phases
at
last - finally, after a long wait or search
at best - at the very most
at least - as a minimum
as least - the smallest in size, amount, or degree
at worst - in the most negative way
foremost - most important
for good - permanently
for now - temporarily
as of yet - up until now, so far
come what may - regardless of any difficulties
no matter what - regardless of opposing factors
least of all - the
last and most unlikely person or thing
last but not least - used to introduce the
last thing in a series
for the time being - temporarily until further notice
from time to time - occasionally but not regularly
in due time - at the proper or right time
in good time - sufficiently early; on time
in the long run - when considered over an extended period
in the meantime - during the intervening period of time